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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-28

rho steamer LADY oEsrEE LAKi, viii leave
her wharf EVERY TUESDAY. THURSDAY and
SATURDAY 81 $50 o'clock p. N. returning,
'Ieayo Norfolk EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY
ana FRIDAY Fare, frat class, 50; rouua Tip, So
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DIEDMoNT AIR LINE ROUTE.
RICHMOND AND DANvILLE :. &. GO.
CONDENSED SCHEDULE, IN EFFECT DE.
GENDER 10Th, 1856.
Trains run by 18th Meridian Time.
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MANASSAS BRANCH.
WARRENToN-Trains Nos. so. 81. IA and SIS

WARRENTON-Trains Nos. 80, 81, % and 90
connect daily to and from WarrentoD.
FRANKLIN DIVISION-Daily except Sunday
Leave Rocky Mt. 7:40 n. IN, arrive Franklin
Junction lilo q. m; Leave Franklin Junction
6:3O p. NJ, arrive Rocky Mt. 9;3Op. m
ORDONSyILLE-Trai leave Orange for
Gordonsville 900 p IN. daily, and Csc O. m. and
1885 p. m. daily except Sunday. Returning
leave Gordonsville for Orange 4:35 q. m. daily,
and 1130 a. IN. ind 800 p IL. daily except Sun,
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FoHN d II. LUN1,
STABLER & 60,
- q Z. I. steblerl

DRUGGISTS AND CHEMISTS,
y. W. Corner King and Washington Streets
Dealers in P&tent Medicines Drugs, Cigars and
Cigarettes Fine Tooth Brushes. Nail Brushes,
German an5 Domestic Cologne Hair Brushes,
Sponges, Flesh Straps &C Especial care given TO
Prescriptions. jan23-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-28

The steamers OF this company mako connections
81 Norscik FOR Boston and ell points East; at New
Ycr'.5g:;h ell points West and Northwest, and al
Ale5eg. : With Virginia Midland Railway and
Wssil.,y5e.. ana Ohio Railroad. Through rates
given .al freight handled carefully and promptly
For further information apply to
T. 4. REED & CO., Agent,
arf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-28

W. A. JOHNSON & CO.,
WHOLESALE GROCERS,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand GIBSON'S Ky, xxx, xxx,
and PURE OLD Rye, OLD CABINET and
aON0GRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS and
THOMPSON'S PURE EYE WHISTLES to which
they invite the attention of the trade
Orders from tho country for merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
Consignments of Flour, Grain and Country Pro-
ducc solicited for which they guarantee the high
est market prices and prompt returns
Northeast corner of Cameron and Royal streets
nep14 Alexandria, Va.
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STEAMERS.
s4d-,sIs
NOE NORFOLK

g7oR NORFOLK
6 ASD 1SSassSSs
FGRTREsS MONR9E.
rHE. POTGMhC STEAMBOAT s0aPANY'e
Tirs5-class steamer
GEORGE Learn
q III leave Prince St. wharf EVERY MONDAY,
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, s. $50 p. m. he
4nrning leave Norfolk every Tuesday, Thurs
nav and Saturday, al I 2. n.
Connecting at Norfolk with
.rJ,ogTGN AID PROYIpEHCEp STE&AlEkS
and Steamer ARIEL Eos RICHmOND.
For further particulars enquire at Compsny's
Office 7th Street Wharf Washington. D. Co. or t"
PHILIP B. H0OE,
rnav7.tf Agt. Prince Street Wharf.
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1IEXANnRTA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
RAILROADS.


.0or GREAT fQQr
1851 PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE JOG /!
To CHE NORTH, VEST AND S0UTdfT EST,
DOUBEE TRACK, -,,--,, SliiE1 HdAi<s'
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F0R NEW YORK
s-'E,A II ELS =. 9. KNIGHT hEG .>k1ze
JOHN GIBSON &C.,,
ove1y WEDNESDAY MOaNI1'ti, and returning
issv5 Ne.. YORK, from pier =, East T;yar, every
SATURDAY
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GREATLY REDUCED RATES.

INLAND AND SEABoAgD glr~ss =,
- c0AsTING c9MPASy. .E -,
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DIRECT lN0 STOPS

Fos FORTRESS MONROE AND NoRFoLE
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sNLYDEiS STEAM LINE WEEKLY TO
>a.s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27

THE INDIFFERENCE WITH WHICH ROSS THE BURKER
| HEARD OF HIS RKPRIEvE.
When John Thomas Ross, the convicted bunker
now lying in jail In Baltimore under sentence of
death, was informed yesterday morning, the day
fixed for his execution that reprieve OF two weeks
had been granted him, 1t seemed TO have no
effect upon him. From the time that the news OF
the reprieve reached the Jail Warden Waters gave
strict orders that no one give the least ntimation
OF the pOstponement OF his execution, and until
officially notified by the sheriff not to disabuse his
mind or belief that he was TO be hanged at noon.
After a good nights rest, which he had every as
surance to believe would be his last EARTH Ross
aw0ke at about O'Clock In the morning, and
about an hour later he partook OF hearty break
fast
The reprfeve arrived about O'Clock and Ross
was sent for and brought into the board ROOM TO
the left OF the main entrance.
Gross, how do you feel this mOrning?" asked the
sheriff, with the document lying on the table be-
fore him.
every WE'LL" he replied, closing his mouth at
once. as II 1t worked by an Invisible spring.
care you fully prepared?"
eyes, sir" he replied.
"Have you any reason to believe that you will
not be hanged today" continued the sheriff.
mo. SIR" he promptly answered the bunker still
| looking at the horizon far away.
"Well, Ross. have good news for you," the
sheriff said. 1.-THE governor has seen nj to grant
a reprieve, and postpone your execution for two
weeks"
After pause Sheriff Fledderman asked Ross IL
he would like to have the reprieye read, and re-
ceived the stereotyped reply "Yes, sirn Ross list
ened to the reading but all the time that he was in
the room receiving the notification OF his reprieve
from the first TO The last, appeared as nmovable
as log, and displayed neither emotion or sur
prise. After the document had been read Ross
ducked his head slightly, and said "rhank you,
SIR"
lie was taken back to his cell, No. g. and shortly
afterward his visitors left Ross stated that when
he was taken to the board room he believed that
his death warrant was to be read to him again.
When asked by reporter why he displayed no
signs OF Joy when Informed OF the reprieve Ross
said. s.1hat'S because I'm got religion. Before
got religion them things would have affected me-
but they don't since got religion" was his re-
ply.
Brown"
''Certainly, am" he said 'Why shouldn't
be-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
CIaspiMg q Dead Child.

From the Kansas City Journal.
In the ladies' waiting room at the Union Station
last night sat young husband and his wife, both
OF whom bore the appearance OF having struggled
hard in their country home to earn scanty living
The man, hOnest-faced and bronzed by exposure 10
the sun, held in his arms what many doubtless
looked upon as sleeping babe. At his side sat a
young woman with an old-fashioned sun-bonnet
pulled over q rather handsome but girlish face.
Her dark eyes were moist with tears, while her
lips trembled as II about to part and give ex-
preston In sObS to the grief that tortured her
heart She took but little notice OF those who were
about her, but kept her eyes fastened necessarily
upon the still burden that rested in the arms OF
her husband. The cause OF their grief could be
easily guessed. The white cloth, upon which
lightly rested hand accustomed to TOLL covered the
DIOOdleSs features OF dead child. sadder spec
tacle OF mute sorrow than that presented by the
father tenderly clasping his dead child has rarely
been witnessed. To Journal reporter the young
man stated that his name was William H. W1dener,
and that he had recently lived In wichita County,
Kan. He left home yesterday tosettle at Schuyler,
Neb, hoping there to better his financial cOndl-
ton. The babe, which is not yet year old, was
taken sick last week, but neither he nor his wife
thought 1t In q dangerous condition. 1t grew
worse after the journey began, and died In its
mothers arms on board Union Pacific train just
before reaching this city. The father covered the
dead lace with a cloth and held the body until an
undertaken arrived to take charge OF it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
The boston Salute.

Boston Letter to TIE Denver Republican
The Boston man does not bow to his womankfnd
In the street; that is to say he does not take Oh
his hat, but merely touches the brim with one
finger, regarding that simple gesture as a sum.
cient exhibition OF his respect for the female OF
his species. This remark does not however an.
ply to the local swell, who has his own pecultar
yie OF acknowledging lady's salutatiOn.
saw the method very prettily illustrated YES.
tefday AFTERNOON While Oh my way across the
common Three young gentlemen, dressed I'm
the height OF the latest fashion, came Swinging
which distinguishes the Harvard UNDERGRADUATES
Presumably they had just run up to the City for a
niue shopping from Nahant, or some other FASH
lonabie watering place not far from town. Each
wore Daggy trousers OF English check, with a
black cutaway, left unbuttoned so as to disclose
creatli-coiOred walstcOat and q wide expanse of
shirt bosom, striped horizontally In pink. Their
tall White collars were encircled with skyhlue
cravats, with scarf pins stuck in the upner iefr.
hand corners; their derby hats, OF chocolate
and milk tint We're moulded in the newest hulpe
and each carried small log kn0bbed heavily With
silver. '1N'
While as yet these gilded youths had not an
proached Within thirty feet OF me, young woman
win massive metal chain about her waist and
skirts so Tight as to render the outlines OF her
graceiui limbs attractively percepLible as she
walked, passed me- going at faster mace than I.
In the same direction. A glimmer OF recOrnition
Illuminated the hitherto expreSSiOnless faces of
she gioea youths Aforesaid each OF whom halted
dexter paw, and taking of his "tilen with a GuicE
movement heldtt for an instant slightly extended
toward the object OF the salute; then giving it a
spaSmOdlc jerk In the air replaced It upOn his
head. The operation required precisely three sec
onds as near as could estimate it, and was per
formed In one time and three motions To do IL
properly must require long practice, but who
acquisition OF q style upon which Boston has Ser
the seal OF its approval?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
Reported Race War I'm Arkausa..
SEVERAL WHITES MURDERED BY BIACKs-A FIERC
BATTIE-RCRTHEk ElOI ENCE EXPEcrRn

SkVkkAL WHITES MURDERED BY BLACKs-A FIERCE
BATTLE-fCRTHER VIOLENCE KxPEcrRp.
A telegram TO the New York Herald from Little
Rock, Ark, August %, says: Lonoke County, Just
east OF here is the scene OF a war between whites
and blacks, which from present appearances will
not stop until the Governor sends the state militia
there. The most intense excitement prevails
throughout the county. This morning Clarence
Chapman, one OF the largest plantation owners
ers. who demanded double wages Tor last weeks
work on account OF rainy weather. Chapman adj
hered TO the contract, when they shot hun dead
His wife and mother, who rushed 10 the scene OF
the tragedy were then riddled with bullets several
whites who live In the neghborhood, hearing OF
themselves and started out to IN
veSt1gate. When within about half
mile OF Chapmans house they were halted by
about twenty armed negroes, who opened flsi-
lade. Two OF the whites were probably fatally
shot and one badly wounded. Four OF the blacks
were shot down. This afternoon large gang OF
whites collected and arrested about a dozen
negroes who were lodged in Jail Since 3 O'Clock
over one hundred armed negroes have arrived at
Clear Lake. the place where the prisoners con-
very bOisterous, and say they Will rescue their
friends, come what may. Probably fifty white
men are determined TO resist the mob. They have
the advantage OF good position, being In houses
Moreover, the prisoners are all chained 10 posts in
the prison yard, and have been told II any attempt
is made 10 rescue them they will be shot at once.
The report Is current that the convict farm,
eight miles southeast OF Clear Lake, has been at
tackled 10y a band or thirty armed blacks, who
murdered Mr.. Williams, the lessee, ana released
the prisoners. Chapman's farm buildings, as well
as those Of several her whites, have been burned
this evening. Sheriff Hicks, OF LonOke, has been
notified and Is en- route TO the scene OF disturb
ance with strong posse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
No Luxurses for Cb,c..e pooalcrs.

wv ASss NsAHsce bOb NubCn8O UOOuseSss
HEREAFTER fHEr WILL Rat JAIL Food AND sLEEP
ON JAIL BRDs.
Tor the first time since their conviction the Eve
ex-county commissioners and an ex-warden OF the
asylum Tor the insane slept behind locked and
bolted cell doors in the county Jail in Chicago
Monday night They did not sleep on spring cots,
softened by downy mattresses and covered by
freshly Numbered linen as they have been doing,
put tney nau 10 DE content with the Softest spots
they could ma on the hard hunks furnished by
tne jail commttee OF the county board. The cots
tnsy slept on before We're taken away by order OF
J. ID. flaming, proprietor OF the Revere House. be-
cause the prisoners had declined 20 pay for them.
Mr.. Tanning also removed several washbowis
water pitcherS and hair brushes combs and other
articles OF toilet which he furnished the gang the
Gay after they were locked up; and unless he can
get speedy settlement OF his bills he will also de-
etlnet furnish the prisoners with any more meals.
IL would appear from statements made by parties
acquainted with the gang that they have con-
tinued 10 make jail life enjoyable place az exis-
tence, without paying too much for their enjoy
pent MI. Tanning has contributed more TO
their enjoyment than any other person. Here
after the general Jail discipline win not be abated
one Jot In favor OF any member OF the gang,
and none OF their friends however
important or influential, will be permitted TO
Visit them. All consultations, except with law
yes, Will have to be held through the wire screen
that covers the door leading 70 the boys depart
ment. This order includes .sBuck" Mccarthy and
'Mike" Mcdonald, who have been freely admitted
to the Jail ever since the end OF the
Donald trial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27

The Potomac Dredging Contract.
skAAfok Fuea usGIS0 Al EXTENSION or TINE FoR
CONTRACTOR MOORE.
The application OF Mr.. Moore who contracted to
dreose the channel OF the Potomac In the fats
Improvement for an extension OF his contract, Ia
now penang before the chief engineer Of the
Army. MAJ. Hams having refused to make any re-
commentator. He said it was q novel question
and he preferred to have his superior decide 1t
senator Pugh, who has appealed to the Var f De-
partmeht ior an extension OF Moore's contract,
says that Se ne knows Mr.. Moore well Moore
day, "has done a great deal OF work
for the Government at Mobile, and he has
dollars by MS system OF doing work at low rates
He has underDidden all the other contractors, and
they are down on him for itn
The friends OF Mr.. Moore saw that in precurfn1
Inc t new Raten.Sd pumping machine for cleaning
Out tle channel here he met with obstacles not
'Moore's bid" said senator P1gh twas three
ana nan cents per cubic yard below that Of Nc
MeSse nS hid SNie VINO has big plant here
and Moore bid thirteen. Moore got the contract,
and expected to have been at work at least six
sns ag he bought In New York this new pat.
ally wonderful in its work After he made the
purchase the bargain was rescinded, and he
oessive hot weather delayed the work and he
met with other unexpected diflicultles But the
macnlne VIII reach here to-day or tomorrow, and
II Will perform One-half that is claimed for it.
Moore can do the work in less than half the time
Oh any OF Inc others But the time OF his contract
expired and ne asks for an extension. The other
Contractors are an fighting him now, and McNee
mas offered 10 DO the work for IL cents per cubic
yard yard. a cent cent less than Moore. He offers that
after being driven to it by Moore. You see
there VIII De other contracts to let, and
II they can drive Moore out now the
others VIII have the field to themselves and can
get their own hgures." senator Pugh holds that
under the circumstances Mr.. Moore ought to be
granted an extension; that he ought TO be en-
couraged, not only because he saves the Govern
ment money by bidding at the lowest figures. but
because ne mas gone to great expense and trouble
1t is claimed win greatly expedite the work. He
says Inc engineer department is vested with au-
thOrtty to extend the contract
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
Return Of the Trailing skirt.

From the London Truth
fear that the hideous and uncleanly fashion OF
raS-terre skirts is returning upon us. Maud and
walked behind two otherwise well-dressed
women at Cowes, but We had to get away from
their vicinity so terrible was the dust they raised
with the backs OF their dresses trailing a couple
OF inches on the ground. do hope and trust that
English women are too sensible TO comply with
such SenSelesS and insanttary fashion as this Is
Besides, the inch or two too long Is but prelude
10 The half-yard or SO OF material floating out be-
hind, and IL once we let that horrid little demi-
train master US We shall let ourselves In for crino
line
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
Kisses ON the ScaffOld.
AFFECTING SCENE AT THE EXECUTION OF A col
MURDERER IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

AFFECTING SCENE AT TIE EXECUTION OF C0Iy0RED
MURDERER IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Talton Danny, colored, was hanged at Camden,
s. c., yesterday for the murder of Noel Perkins,
also colored The execution was in the Jail yard
and was private. After short prayer by the
minister, Danny SAID he would like to see all hts
family. A touching scene followed, and when
lastly the condemned mans baby was held up 10
him FOR a farewell kiss there were few dry eyes
among the spectators Great beads OF perspira-
tlon stood out upon the culprit's face and Tore
head, although he appeared perfectly calm. His
last words were addressed TO his children, whom
he told TO ''mind nanny" The moose and the
black cap were then adjusted and the rope sup
porting the trap was cut Talton Danzys body
shot down six feet. A few slight struggles and
convusive twitchings OF the hands followed and
all was over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
Lydia Kouffman's Suicide.
HER SWEETHEART DIED AND SHE WENT CRAZY AND
DROWNED HERSELF,


The mystery surrounding the death OF the I'M
known young woman whose body was found float
ing In the schuylkill River at Philadel-
phia last Tuesday was solved this morn.
Ing, and 1t is believed that the young
woman committed suicide. From the sensational
stories told by several bOatmen 1t was at flrst
thought that the woman had been murdered Mrs.
Mary Mastbaum, who lives at No. 1896 Franklin
street. called at the morgue this morning and rec
ognized the remains as those Of Lydia Kaufman,
domestic. who was In her employ. The girl
came from Prussia three years ago, and
mas two brothers, who live in this city.
ABOUT year ago she became engaged to be mar
ried TO Nathan Swannefeldef, a young peddler.
three weeks ago swannefelder died OF typhoid
FEVER In hospital in West Philadelphia His
0ealn unsettled her reason, and last sunday,
Ing and the Geological Garden with friend named
Jennie Hohn, Lydia pointed to a cove In the river,
ana said: "There'S q nice place to drown" On
tuesday morning She left Mrs. Mastbaum's resi-
9ence without saying word to any one, and IL Is
believed She went to FairmOunt Park and commit
ted suicide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
FOR SALE-LOTS.

81 aas u e
Canal =, Space 'Si Ten i IS isa;a;
EoR sALE-IoTs-LoT ON ST NEAR TRINITY
a'''S0 !s5%; rs other
EOR sALE-CHEAP-LOT ON PATTERSON ST.,
sspi2s M
EoR Saloon g1sT ST. NEAR P, 4e1so TO
excellent 's'S Sdis 'sAE Eiii e
lint a5sss ssa
sets ave; improyeinents rent for az per month.
a sns snd vssr tue s
81 ,9r j. %msdsts improvement. Also l corner
h ias Il viii fTSass i < ffSa ffss
N. B-.14O feet front ON Maryland ave. ne, one
square FROM Capitol great bargain. au21-7t
ots .5 &c Al asy az ba
ween and northwest. WRIGHT & BOLTON: St
Cloud Building 9th aud streets. au26-3t'
EcOR SALE-yERY DESIRABLE BUILDING LOT,
ii s sSa :s once SESon s MsN NV
r.! j. lots on st n. 1870 and 1s11oo very
sheap 5 ps os 81 st soc
st., 23c. 3 on st.. near goth ST., p2x90. lots on
ST., near 4th ST. n. 23c. Massachusetts,
khods i.sna Ave- nsar hsa. s6ass Also.
1sf
EQR SALE-MERIDIAN HILL. LOTS, 1sh FIT.
sqn, each e. dssR for small hoases
10 Lots. about $4,000 feet, very cheap
au25-2w GEO W. LINKINS, 10th and SITS. NV.
FoR SALE
Qst, between 18th and 18th SITS. N.Y.. south 'front.'
lot 20 feet q inches by 100 feet to al alley, az.
East Capitol st. between Sd and @th sts, south
front; lot 20 feet by 100 feet to an alley: &2.
I'D, between NJ and sta. W.. lot 20 feet by 1G2
feet inches alley on side and in the rear; 81.
JAMES W. TYLER,
au2O 090 at. NV. Second Floor
ItQR sALE.BY S. E. LEWIS, REAL ESTATE
Il Loans and Insurance, 435 18th st. NV. One lot
next to the Stickney Memorial Chapel, az by 100 feet
north side of ST. bet 9th and 9th SITS. See other
sales in Saturday. Star. jy6-w&s:Inl
EOh sALE-ONLY $40 MONTHLY REQUIRED
to buy one of those elegant II or Is foot lots
Kentucky avenue, between and Il streets s. e. but q
few steps from the new Pennsylvania avenue bridges
perfect ute abst act and deeds free Further partc
ulsts furnished by
WELLER REPETTI, 1926 Pa ave. se
r. S.-!nyest your money at home within the city
limits where 1t Is absolutely secure. auo-1m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27
The Bali Game To-Day.
THE FIRST THREE INNINGS SHOW BADLY FOR TIKI


The first game between the Indianapolis and
Washington club this afternoon opened disas-
trously 1Or the nome team. Whitney and Healy
were the opposing pitchers Gilligan relieved Mack
10 the first inning; Washington failed to score
earned runs off five successive base-hits, and In
the second scored once off an error and Glasscocks
three Dagger. Washington failed TO score in the
first three innings. Gilgan made the only hit.
Indianapolis failed to score in the third inning.
DR.. Weston Flint Of the scientific library of the
Patent Ohice and Mr.. Henderson Presnell, OF the
Bureau OF Education, leave to-day to attend the
meeting or the American Library Association at
the Thousand Islands, st. Lawrence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-08-27

ENTERTAINING MRS. CLEVELAND UHAwARRs.-
The fact has Just come TO light that one week ago
yesterday Mrs. Cleveland made q short visit TO
Cottage City without having been troubled by the
usual gathering OF people. 1t was given out that
she went TO Naushon, but after brief stop at Mr.
Forbes the party were taken to vineyard Haven
whence they went to Cottage city.